MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
284,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system worn thin, but no gas leaks
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion on main brake pipes at rear
corrosion on rear chassis rails
rear number plate
welding repairs to both sills
Oil leak
Rear No. plate condition
Underbody corrosion
o/s/r tyre cracking
colour of headlamps
corrosion on both main brake pipes at rear
corrosion on chassis rails
corrosion on rear undersills
corrosion on sills
exhaust front mounting
o/s headlamp aim
o/s/f seat
o/s/r shocker cover missing
oil leak
rear number plate
wear in rack
wear on rear tyres
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
colour of headlamps
corrosion on both main brake pipes at rear
corrosion on chassis rails
corrosion on rear undersills
corrosion on sills
exhaust front mounting
o/s headlamp aim
o/s/f seat
o/s/r shocker cover missing
oil leak
rear number plate
wear in rack
wear on rear tyres
brake pipes heavy greased
corrosion on underbody
head lamps different colours
play in steering rack o/s/f + n/s/f
rear no. plate delamination
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front inner cv boot split
offside front inner cv boot split
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V557 JBF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V557 JBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V557 JBF registered?
V557 JBF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 October 1999.
Is V557 JBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for V557 JBF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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